Environmental Infographics

Each U.S. state has its own set of rules and regulations when it comes to recycling, with some states taking the task of reducing their carbon footprint far more seriously than others. The BottleStore team set out to find which U.S. states are at the top of their game and which ones need some serious improvement when it comes to recycling and reducing waste.

In the United States, we are blessed with an extensive system of protected parks, historical landmarks, and cultural areas. The diverse majesty of America is preserved by the National Park Service, which was established on Aug. 25, 1916. Here is a visual chart to celebrate the most visited national parks in the U.S.

Diamonds are one of the most cherished and popular jewels in the world. In this infographic from Valentina Fine Diamonds, let’s examine their uniqueness and establish where they originate.

Which public schools in America were found to have the most toxic air flowing through their hallways? The following visual maps out the schools across the U.S. that were found to have the highest toxic hazard concentrations. You may be surprised by the high levels of toxic air in some of our public schools.

Every time a financial transaction is processed, a great deal of computing power is behind it which adds up when it comes to energy consumption. Learn more about how the financial services industry is stepping up to reduce its carbon footprint in the infographic below, courtesy of Equifax.

It’s time to think more about the uses of asphalt in the world. Not only is it the most recycled material on earth, but it is a 100% renewable construction resource. Learn more about the asphalt economy.

There are many benefits to solar energy, and today, the solar energy industry is more powerful than ever. Over the past several decades, there has been much debate and development within the industry, but there are also many solar energy facts that may surprise you. In the following infographic, discover 30 solar energy facts that prove solar power is the way.

As prices continuously rise and the planet edges closer to the brink of calamity, many people are wondering what the cheapest energy for the home is. The share of renewables in global energy generation reached nearly 28% in 2020 and is projected to approach 49% by 2050, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Fortunately, the cost of renewable energy has been steadily declining.

In the past, people used to be proud of their individual contributions and what they could offer society. They wanted to make a difference in whatever way they could. These days, however, there isn’t always an opportunity for each person to do something significant as a lot of people feel like they’re just along for the ride.

Here is a circular bar graph that represents the largest solar power plants around the globe. 7 out of the top 20 largest plants (including the worlds largest) are located in India. Solar power is the fastest growing green energy worldwide and these power plants are just the beginning of what the future might hold.